The significance of testing the turbidity is to determine the cloudiness of the water. The cloudiness is determined the by the amount of suspended solids in the water. These solids are not visible to the naked eye so a Mini Spec 20 is critical to determine the turbidity. The cloudier or hazier the water the dirtier it is.
A typical Turbidity measure is in FTUs at Hoit Road Marsh the water was at 26 FTUs.
Materials
- Secchi Dish
- Boat
- Life Jackets
- A Collection Bottle
- Mini Spec 20
The significance of testing the turbidity is to determine the cloudiness of the water. The cloudiness is determined the by the amount of suspended solids in the water. These solids are not visible to the naked eye so a Mini Spec 20 is critical to determine the turbidity. The cloudier or hazier the water the dirtier it is.A typical Turbidity measure is in FTUs at Hoit Road Marsh the water was at 26 FTUs.